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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,731.74, 2,596.52 and 1,146.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,731.74, 2,596.52 and 1,146.11 is: 1,718.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,731.74 : 2,596.52 = 1,146.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,731.74/2,596.52 = 1,146.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,731.74x = 2,596.52 × 1,146.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,731.74x = 2,975,887.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,975,887.42/1,731.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.44

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